TV channels & antenna towers in Tatamy, Pennsylvania
Tatamy has 90 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W27EC-D, 10 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Tatamy
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 16 mi | 218° SW | Good | Allentown, PA |
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 44 mi | 314° NW | Good | Hazleton, PA |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 44 mi | 314° NW | Good | Scranton, PA |
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 44 mi | 314° NW | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 44 mi | 314° NW | Fair | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 48 mi | 179° S | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 48 mi | 179° S | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 48 mi | 179° S | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 48 mi | 179° S | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 48 mi | 179° S | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 48 mi | 179° S | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 48 mi | 179° S | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 48 mi | 179° S | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 48 mi | 179° S | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWQPX-TVION | 64 | 54 mi | 333° NNW | Good | Scranton, PA |
| CWWSWBCW | 38 | 54 mi | 333° NNW | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 65 mi | 91° E | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 65 mi | 91° E | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 65 mi | 91° E | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 65 mi | 91° E | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 65 mi | 91° E | Fair | New York, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 67 mi | 89° E | Poor | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 67 mi | 89° E | Weak | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 67 mi | 89° E | Weak | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 67 mi | 89° E | Fair | Paterson, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 68 mi | 89° E | Poor | Amityville, NY |
Over-the-air TV in Tatamy
Tatamy, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,130. Our map shows 90 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 43 full-power, 12 Class A, 27 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
7 of them are within 25 miles of Tatamy, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 72 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 26 network stations in range are licensed to New York, NY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New York's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), ION on channel 64 (WQPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 18 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Tatamy
The main network towers around Tatamy are in different directions: ABC 314° NW (44 mi), CBS 179° S (48 mi), NBC 179° S (48 mi) and Fox 179° S (48 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Four network stations, WOLF-TV, WNEP-TV, WYOU and WBRE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles northwest of Tatamy (314° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 22 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tatamy at fair strength or better, 41% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Tatamy, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Tatamy
The farthest main network tower for Tatamy is WTXF-TV (Fox), 48 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Tatamy
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 64; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W27EC-DTranslator | 10 mi | 78° ENE | Fair | Belvidere, NJ |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 15 mi | 218° SW | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 16 mi | 218° SW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 16 mi | 218° SW | Good | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 16 mi | 218° SW | Good | Bethlehem, PA |
| W29EV-DTranslator | 22 mi | 69° ENE | Weak | Hackettstown, NJ |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 40 mi | 294° WNW | Weak | Hazleton, PA |
| WNJBFull power | 40 mi | 102° ESE | Fair | New Brunswick, NJ |
| WNJNFull power | 40 mi | 102° ESE | Fair | Montclair, NJ |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 43 mi | 232° SW | Poor | Reading, PA |
| W09DJ-DClass A | 43 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Wilkes-Barre, Etc., PA |
| WBZM-LDLow power | 44 mi | 314° NW | Poor | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| WVIA-TVFull power | 44 mi | 314° NW | Good | Scranton, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 46 mi | 176° S | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| W23EX-DTranslator | 47 mi | 53° NE | Poor | Sussex, NJ |
| WPSGFull power | 48 mi | 179° S | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 48 mi | 179° S | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 48 mi | 179° S | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 48 mi | 179° S | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 48 mi | 179° S | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 48 mi | 179° S | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 48 mi | 179° S | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 48 mi | 179° S | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 48 mi | 179° S | Poor | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 48 mi | 179° S | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
How Tatamy compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Tatamy ranks 32nd of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 16 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
19% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Easton, 4.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Tatamy: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 179° S, the direction of WTXF-TV (Fox), 48 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 39 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Tatamy, PA?
ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles NW of Tatamy. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Tatamy, PA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles S of Tatamy. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Tatamy, PA?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 48 miles S of Tatamy. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Tatamy, PA?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles S of Tatamy. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Tatamy, PA?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles S of Tatamy. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Tatamy?
90 transmitters within 70 miles of Tatamy; around 39 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Tatamy?
The main network towers around Tatamy are in different directions: ABC 314° NW (44 mi), CBS 179° S (48 mi), NBC 179° S (48 mi) and Fox 179° S (48 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Tatamy?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 135° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Tatamy?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Tatamy?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
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More: all TV stations in Pennsylvania · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Tatamy; signal estimates ignore terrain.